Monadh Mor (Highland) weather

Headline:

Dry start, heavy rain spreading northwards later on Sunday.

Today:

A mostly dry and cloudy morning but with some bright or sunny spells, especially in the north. In the afternoon cloud and heavy rain with move into the southwest and spread northwards to all areas. Strong winds near the coast. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy and wet start with rain spreading northwards and becoming confined to the north. Rain lingering over Caithness and Sutherland overnight but turning drier further south. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Monday:

A cloudy morning with showers or longer spells of rain in the south but mostly dry in the north with clear intervals. Becoming dry for all through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday with strong winds and risk of severe coastal gales. Drier spells on Thursday and remaining windy.

A continuation of a similar pattern to that seen through early December is anticipated, especially at first, as frontal systems from the Atlantic spread into and across the UK, interspersed with some temporary drier interludes. These will bring occasional spells of rain, which may be heavy at times bringing the risk of some impacts given how wet it has been lately. In addition, there may also be potential for some periods of strong winds at times too. Whilst it will often be mild, later in the period there may be a transition for temperatures to return closer to average, with a slightly higher chance of some wintry hazards across northern parts of the UK, especially on high ground.

Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK and some hill snow in the north. Periods of strong wind are also possible, especially around coasts. Some drier, more settled spells are possible but how long these last is very uncertain. Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above overall.